Welcome to the CurseForge Newsletter for January 2026!
The new year barely got started before things exploded in the modding world. If you’ve been off the grid for a few weeks, don’t worry - we’ve got you covered. From surprise releases to major milestones and new tools for creators, here’s what you might have missed (and what’s coming next).
Our main topics of the month:
- Hytale is Here!
- Mod of the Year - 2025 Winners Revealed
- Introducing CurseForge Academy
- Community Reforge Strikes Back
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Hytale is Here!
The wait is over. Hytale has officially launched, and the modding community wasted no time.
CurseForge went live on day one with 86 mods, and we’re now hosting over 3,500 Hytale mods with more than 11.5 million downloads! All thanks to the excellent modders who dove in from day one.
If you're looking to explore or eager to start creating, we've got you covered!
Gamers:
- Install mods now!
- Confused? Check this 90-second guide for installing mods.
- Come play with us - we’ve launched a limited-time Hytale CurseForge server with over 50 mods running live. Jump in, claim some land, and meet other adventurers: hypetale-event.curseforge.com
Authors:
- Want to get into modding? Watch our beginner modding tutorial.
- Likes reading better? Here is our Hytale documentation for creating mods.
- Join the Authors Discord. If you missed our recent Hytale Town Hall, the recording will be live there soon.
Mod of the Year
After a month of nominations, voting, and celebration, the Mod of the Year Awards have officially wrapped - thousands of votes, dozens of standout mods, and one unforgettable celebration. These awards were all about highlighting the mods and creators that made 2025 memorable.
Watch the whole award ceremony here!
Thank you to every gamer who voted, every author who submitted, and every modder who made 2025 better.
CurseForge Academy
Want to make mods but not sure where to start?
We’ve launched CurseForge Academy, a brand-new YouTube channel packed with modding tutorials - from beginner basics to deeper design and scripting techniques. Our first guide walks you through making your own Hytale mods, and that’s just the beginning.
New videos will be released regularly, so there's always something to learn.
Check out and Subscribe to CurseForge Academy
Community Reforge
We're bringing back Community Reforge - our quick feedback survey where you shape the future of CurseForge.
It’s under 3 minutes, and every answer matters. What do you love? What needs work? What feature are you dreaming of?
Take the survey now!
Your input helps us prioritize features, fix pain points, and stay aligned with what really matters to gamers and authors.
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For any suggestions or feedback, feel free to reach out to me - dror.haberman@overwolf.com | @doctoroyster